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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_82Jun9MINUTES i REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 9, 1982 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Warkentien. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Eggert, Larson, Ciernia and Chestovich. PRESENT None. ABSENT Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that the CONSENT AGEND4 Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVED 1. Lauderdale Rescue Report ~~LR-00782 2. Falcon Heights Rescue Reports ~~R-03782 - ~~R-03982 3. General Payroll 5/16/82 - 5/31/82 $ 5,486.98 4. Liquor Payroll 5/1/82 - 5/31/82 $ 2,736.38 5. General Disbursements 5/27/82 - 6/9/82 $92,507.27 6. Liquor Disbursements 5/22/82 - 6/7/82 $24,663.68 7. Human Rights Commission Minutes of March 18, 1982 8. Human Rights Commission Minutes of April 15, 1982 9. Human Rights Commission Minutes of May 20, 1982 10. Planning Commission Minutes of June 7, 1982 Two items were added to the agenda as follows: (1) Awarding the bid for ITEMS ADDED 1982 sealcoating project and (2) Conditional Use request from Thomas TO AGENDA McClellan, 1865 Pascal. Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that MINUTES OF the Minutes of the regular meeting of May 26, 1982 be approved as REGULAR MEET- presented. Motion carried unanimously. ING OF 5/26/$i APPROVED Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that the Minutes of the Public Hearing (Platting and Variance - American Shelter) MINUTES OF held May 26, 1982 be approved with the stipulated corrections. Motion PUBLIC HEAR- carried unanimously. ING 5/26/82 APPROVED Councilmember Larson presented for Council's consideration a variance request from Bruce and Sharon Rushton, 1469 W. California, to construct VARIANCE a garage 2 feet from the rear and side lot line and construct a patio BRUCE AND 4 feet from the east lot line. Following a short discussion Council- SHARON RUSHTCI member Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the 1469 W. CALIF, variance be granted as was unanimously recommended by the Planning APPROVED Commission at the June 7, 1982 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Larson informed Council that at the June 7, 1982 Planning VARIANCE - Commission meeting that body unanimously recommended approval of a MICHAEL SALMOZ variance request from Michael Salmon, 1790 Pascal, to build a garage 1790 PASCAL 1 foot from the lot line. Following a short discussion Councilmember APPROVED Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the variance be granted. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Larson presented a variance request from Donald Opdahl, 1864 VARIANCE - Simpson, to build a fence 4 feet high and 13 feet from Ruggles Street and DONALD OPDAHL moved that the request be granted as recommended by the Planning Commission 1864 SIMPSON at the June 7, 1982 meeting. The motion was duly seconded by Councilmember APPROVED Eggert and carried unanimously. ~, ~ ~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 9, 1982 PAGE 2 Councilmember Larson presented a conditional use request from Gary Ostergren CONDITIONAL of the Falcon Service Center, 1525 W. Larpenteur, to install a paint booth USE REQUEST in the north stall of his service station and moved that the matter be FROM FALCON tabled to allow Fire Chief Renchin and the Building Inspector ample time SERVICE to review the project. Councilmember Eggert seconded the motion for dis- CENTER, 1525 cussion. Councilmember Larson explained that Chief Renchin has expressed W. LARPENTEUR concern over the noise level and potential fire hazard of such an operation MOTION TO and wanted time to thoroughly review the matter, The Planning Commission TABLE at the June 7, 1982 meeting had recommended approval of the conditional use DEFEATED on the stipulation that Chief Renchin give approval. Council. discussed the possibility of approving the conditional use subject to approval by~Chief Renchin and Building Inspector Squires. Councilmember Chestovich inquired as to whether or not there are other such paint stalls in the area and Mr. Ostergren gave names of several shops including one in Roseville. Councilmember Chestovich requested that the City of Roseville be contacted to obtain that City's experience with the paint booths. Mr. Ostergren explained that time is of importance as he has the opportunity to purchase a used booth from Saxon Ford and that firm wants a decision from him with- in two or three days. Mayor Warkentien expressed concern that by delaying a decision, Mr. Ostergren might loose out on the purchase, and Council- members Eggert and Chestovich agreed. Upon taking a vote on tabling the request the following voted in favor thereof: Councilmembers Larson and Ciernia, and the following voted against the same: Mayor Warkentien and Councilmembers Eggert and Chestovich. Motion defeated. Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the CONDITIONAL conditional use be approved subject to approval by the Fire Chief and USE APPROVED Building Inspector, Upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor SUBJECT TO thereof: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Eggert, Ciernia and Chestovich, FIRE CHIEF and the following voted against the same: Councilmember Larson. Motion & BUILDING carried. Clerk Administrator Barnes was instructed to contact the City INSPECTOR of Roseville regarding their experience: APPROVAL Councilmember Larson presented a conditional use request from Thomas CONDITIONAL McClellan, 1865 Pascal, to construct a free standing screen house in USE - TOM the back yard of their property. The request was reviewed by the MCCLELLAN, Planning Commission on June 7, 1982 and that body recommended approval. 1865 PASCAL Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that APPROVED the conditional use be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Kenefick presented for Council's consieration proposed Ordinance providing for park land dedication or payment in lieu thereof. Council- member Ciernia was of the opinion that two items were missing (1) the ordinance did~not relate to intensity of the subdivision., different percentages for different zoning districts and (2) the wording does not ma~:e any allowance for developers who would provide recreational facilities for those living within the development, which might deter developers from providing those facilities. Following a discussion Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that the Attorney, with~~the cooperation of Councilmember Ciernia, re-draft the ordinance taking into considerationthe items discussed. Motion carried unanimously. 190 ORDINANCE 4160 ON PARK DEDI- CATION TO BE RE-DRAFTED MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 9, 1982 PAGE 3 In view of the fact that Jim Korf, Falcon Barbers, was in attendance to object to the $10.00 per chair license fee Council took that item next. Following a lengthy discussion regarding methods of charging for the licensing Barber/Beauty Shops Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Council- member Larson that Barber/Beauty Shops be included in the "other business" category which provides for a fee of $25.00. Councilmember Ciernia re- quested that the motion be amended to keep Barber/Beauty Shop as a sepa- rate category with a fee of $5.00 per chair with a $25.00 maximum. Mayor Warkentien and Councilmember Larson accepted the amendment. Upon a vote being taken the motion carried unanimously. 1 Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to advertise for bids on Prior Avenue and the Bernwood Addition improvements (including water, streets, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and median cut), the b.id opening to be held at 2:00 p.m. July 19, 1982 and the Public Hearing on the Prior Avenue and Bernwood Addition improvements be scheduled for July 20, 1982 at 7:30 p.m. to be followed by a Special City Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, that the Regular Council Meeting of July 14, 1982 be cancelled. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Larson inquired regarding certain changes in the new Fire Station, ie: the window installed in the watch office after the Fire Chief had requested the window be switched from the watch office to the hall, surfacing of the concrete floors, the installation of safety edges to automatic garage doors, installation of a hose rack and a request for an enclosed ceiling in the fire truck bays. Engineer Lemberg explained that his change order on the window in the hall was overlooked by the contractor and, therefore, the second window is being installed at no cost to the City, the floor will be surfaced with a sealer used in public maintenance buildings (the Engineer would be willing to show the material to the Chief), the garage door closers were not included in the original contract (Councilmember Larson stated both she and the Fire Chief were of the apinionthat the doors and the safety device would be installed), the hose rack could be installed at a later date at a much lower cost, it would be impossible to place the racks at the ceiling as the water pipes are already installed in a lower area, and that he would discuss with the Chief what he means by a enclosed ceiling as the ceiling is precast concrete. Following a discussion it was determined that the automatic doors and safety edge were necessary and Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert, that the door timers and safety edge devices be purchased and installed for the Fire Department. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, that the Engineer contact Chief Renchin and determine what hose reels are needed and report back to Council. Motion carried unanimously. 1 1 BARBER/ BEAUTX SHOP LICENSE FEE SET AT $5.00 PER CHAIR WITH $25.00 MAXIMUM BID OPENING ON PRIOR AVE. BERNWOOD IMPROVEMENTS ON 7/19/82 PUBLIC HEAR- ING ON 7/20 TO BE FOLLOW BY COUNCIL MEETING 7/14/82 MEETING CANG ELLED FIRE STATION CHANGE ORDER DISCUSSED AUTO. DOORS & SAFETY EDGES FOR FIRE DOORS APPROVED ENGINEER TO MEET WITH FIRE CHIEF MINUTES 7 8 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 9, 1982 PAGE 4 Councilmember Larson explained that the request that Falcon Heights dis- ROSEVILLE continue sounding the siren except in case of severe weather was made by REQUEST THAT the Roseville Fire Department to Chief Renchin. Families who were involved CITY DIS- in the 1981 tornado apparently find the sound of the siren traumatic. Chief CONTINUE USE Renchin did feel the siren is helpful when emergency vehicles are exiting OF SIREN from the station as it alerts traffic on Larpenteur. Council briefly EXCEPT IN discussed the fact that a new siren was not included in the plans for the SEVERE new building, but, that it would be possible to budget for a siren at WEATHER some time in the future. Council discussed methods of alleviating the problem of emergency vehicles exiting from the new fire station, such as a switch system which would allow the traffic light at Prior to be controlled from within the building, or an Opticon system. Clerk Administrator Barnes informed Council that he had met with represent- FALSE ALARM atives of other communities contracting with the Sheriff's Department to DISCUSSION discuss the problem of false alarms. Many of the communities indicated experiencing a large number of false alarms (Falcon Heights had a total of 28 in the month of May, 1982). Council discussed possible methods of solution such as charging for repeat false alarms. The Clerk Administrator was directed to pursue the matter with the other communities. Councilmember Chestovich inquired about the placement of a stop or yield DISCUSSION sign at Albert and California as had been discussed at a previous meet- OF STOP/YIELT ing. Engineer Lemberg explained the criteria for placement of signs SIGNS AT and stated that the intersections on Albert (California, Idaho and Iowa) ALBERT & do not warrant signs. He did indicate that if Albert is designated as CALIFORNIA a State Aid Street it would then warrant signs. Some discussion was held regarding previous instructions to research into signing the entire community or, perhaps, only the Northome area. Council requested that the minutes of prior discussions be checked for the exact instructions. Councilmember Chestovich requested that Council note the Roseville SCHOOL School Board Briefs indicating a willingness to allow Falcon Heights PLAYGROUND use of the Elementary School Playgrounds. Mayor Warkentien stated he EQUIPMENT had discussed the matter with Paul Borg of the School District and that a formal agreement will be drawn up. 'Councilmember. Che~fovich inquired about the possiblity of getting an estimated price for purchase of the school playground equipment should the School District decide to sell in the future. Mayor Warkentien stated he felt it should not be approached at this time and Council agreed there would be no use for the equipment without the land. Councilmember Ciernia commented on the fact that Lauderdale has applied for federal funds for park purchase and inquired as to whether or not Falcon Heights should be doing some investigation into the availablity of funds to purchase open space. Council agreed the matter should be investigated and Directed the Clerk Administrator to do so. Councilmember Chestovich drew Council's attention to a recent news JOB CORPS article regarding the change in directors for the Job Corps Center and DISCUSSION asked if there was any fur ther'nformation available. Councilmember Eggert offered to discuss the matter with Todd Lefko, who is the new director. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~ C~ JUNE 9, 1982 PAGE 5 The matter of reviewing staff salaries was deferred until August when STAFF the budget for 1983 is discussed. SALARIES DEFERRED Mayor Warkentien informed Council that Engineer Cook would like a decision on whether or not the State Aid status is to be removed from Tatum St. and placed on Albert St. as the State requires additional information on the NORTHOME specifications and plans for State Aid Streets and his work is completed STREET to the point where he must have a decision in order to complete the plans. DISCUSSION Mayor Warkentien explained that there are many residents on Tatum who do STATE AID not want that street improved and Council discussed the fact that Tatum STATUS TO is in better condition than most o~ the streets. in the City. Council-" BE REMOVED member Chestovich inquired as to whether or not all residents would be FROM TATUM notified of the change and if a public hearing would be held. Mayor AND PLACED Warkentien replied that the public hearing held March 9, 1982 satifies ON ALBERT the law and allows Council 6 months to reach a decision. An assessment hearing would be held later on. Engineer Lemberg explained that by designating Albert a State Aid Street the storm sewer project could be included and the cost to the residents would be less for the complete Albert/Pascal/Storm Sewer Project than for the Albert/Pascal street construction only. Council discussed at length the addition of the storm sewer to the project which would be required by the State if Albert is designated a State Aid Street. Engineer Lemberg stated that the City must comply with State regulations. Councilmember Ciernia expressed concern over making the change without some idea of cost to the property owners and Engineer Lemberg worked out a rough estimate indicating the cost to each property owner would be approximately $400.00 per 50 foot lot as opposed to $600.00 per 50 foot lot as was estimated for the street improvements without storm sewer. Councilmember Chestovich recommended that the homeowners be notified that there is an opportunity to designate Albert St. a State Aid Street and if so the possibility exists that the storm sewer can be included as part of the total program and at the same time decrease the estimated cost. Council agreed that such a letter should be written if the State of Minnesota approves the designation of Albert as a State Aid Street. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, that Resolution RESOLUTION 82-21 be adopted removing Tatum as a State Aid Street. Motion carried 82-21 unanimously. RESOLUTION 82-21 A RESOLUTION REMOVING TATUM STREET, LARPENTEUR TO ROSELAWN, AS A MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that Resolution 82-22 be adopted designating Albert as a State Aid Street. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 82-22 RESOLUTION 82-22 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ALBERT STREET, HOYT TO GARDEN, AS A MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET MINUTES REGULAR CITX COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 9, 1982 PAGE 6 Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to cancel check 414653 dated April 28, 1982, issued to Monell Jakel in the amount of $12.00 and to issue a replacement check. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert, that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to -cancel check 4414243 dated October 23, 1981, issued to Har Mar Lock and Key in the amount of $5.00. Motion carried unanimously. Ramsey County Board Resolution 82-482 addressing street entrance guide- lines and fees was noted. 1 Attorney Kenefick presented a draft of Resolution 82-20 approving plats and varinaces for Bernwood Additions 2 and 3. Following the discussion Council directed the City Attorney to re-write the resolution to include the recommendations made by the City Consultants. The map indicating the revised National Weather Services area of responsi- bility was noted. A letter from the Metropolitan Council dated May 24, 1982 relating to the City of Lauderdale's application for federal funds to acquire the Breck Woods Nature Area was noted. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert, that Resolution 82-23 awarding the 1982 sealcoating bid be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 82-23 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE 1982 SEALCOATING - ALL STREETS IN THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF THE CITY Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the meeting be adjourned at 11:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. so CANCELLATION OF CHECK 4414653 CHECK 4414243 CANCELLED RAMSEY COUNT RESOLUTION 82-582 NOTED RESOLUTION 82-20 TO BE RE-WRITTEN WEATHER SERVICES MAP NOTED LAUDERDALE APPLICATION FOR LAWCON FUNDS NOTED RESOLUTION 82-23 ADJOURNMENT ~'~ ~~ Willis C. A. Warkentien, Mayor 0 Attest: Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of June 9, 1982